The freight class is determined by combining value, weight, density, ease of moving and likelihood of damage. The National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFC) assigns the item a category code, as all items fall within a specific classification per freight industry standards. The need to be as accurate as possible when determining freight class is paramount since carriers place additional costs if it’s wrong. Action Transport, Inc. handles determining freight class for customers needing to do so.

Yes. Liability cargo insurance coverage is given by all LTL carriers and booked through 3PLs. It’s provided by the National Motor Carriers Association and is set at up to $25.00 per pound and $0.10 cents per pound on super discounted rates. Action Transport, Inc. provides further insurance options.

These are additional fees from the carrier when services are required outside of the standard shipping procedure. Some of examples are delivering to residential areas, meaning a place not considered a “business zone” that is open to the public. Lift-gate services. Inside pickup/delivery. Action Transport, Inc. assesses the services you need beforehand so that any fees can be factored into your quote.

Often called dim weight for short, it is the consideration of an item’s weight in relation to how much space it takes up. This is the item’s density. Dimensional weight is used when products are large in volume but do not weigh much.

Carriers determine freight charges based on either the gross weight of the shipment or the dimensional weight, whichever is greater. This means that in order for dimensional weight to apply, it has to be calculated as being more that its actual weight.

It will be dispatched for pickup the next business day, as it’s uncommon for carriers to wait for the shipment to be ready. There are additional costs tacked on top of this. Fortunately, Action Transport, Inc. is always available to address any shipping issues our customers might be experiencing and we work diligently to help them avoid delays in shipment pickups and deliveries.

Drivers can travel approximately up to 550 miles every 24 hour cycle. Federal law mandates breaks and reset periods at various intervals. The specifics of when and for how long are often in a state of refinement.

Bumping is a term used to declare on the original Bill of Lading an artificially increased weight in order to cause a higher density. This qualifies the item for a lower classification rating and the NMFC allows under it very specified conditions. It is used in LTL shipping.